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Vigil to make the World Health Organisation independent of the nuclear industry

The Hippocratic Vigil For the independence of WHO   http://independentwho.org/en/hippocratic-vigil/  «The World Health Organisation (WHO) is failing in its duty to protect those populations who are victims of radioactive contamination.»  The aim of the silent vigil is to remind the World Health Organisation of its duties. It was Hippocrates who formulated the ethical rules for health practitioners. The World Health Organisation ignores these rules, when it comes to protecting the health of the victims of the consequences of the nuclear industry.

Since the 26th April 2007, the Hippocratic Vigil has been held in front of the WHO headquarters in Geneva. It has been maintained, each working day between 8am and 6pm, to remind this United Nations body of its duties as they are defined in its Constitution.
Placards display the messages that the Vigil seeks to convey to WHO

Up to now, 300 people have participated in the Vigil in front of the WHO headquarters. They come from several European countries, as well as some from America. About 40 of them are either Swiss or French living within a radius of about 50km from Geneva. These are the people who relieve others for lunch breaks or for “anti-freeze” breaks in the middle of winter. We are able to call upon a group of “stalwarts” in unforeseen circumstances, such as health problems, last-minutes cancellations.
The vigil is maintained by individuals on their own or in groups up to a maximum of three. People sign up for half a day, a full day, a few days or the whole week. Those who come to do the Vigil are offered accommodation by a network of “hosts” (numbering 20). The people taking part in the vigil have to pay for their travel to Geneva and for their food themselves.
The General Assembly of the Vigil, decided unanimously on february 2012 to continue the Vigil for an indeterminate period, and the matter will be discussed again at the next General Assembly on september 2012.
For additional information, or to sign up for the vigil, write to Paul Roullaud paul@independentwho.org or telephone him on +33 (0)240 87 60 47

August 16, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | opposition to nuclear, Switzerland